Training Log Archive: Eliot

Event: Ironman Malaysia
 

Non wetsuit swim, group of four in lead group, fourth out of water, first age grouper out of transition onto the bike. Given my lack of swimming this was a good result. Two female age groupers where out first, and they did a great job of towing me around the course.

ok 36 minute p.b awesome result on what is not an easy course. rolling hills, felt very strong till about 100km, at the 120km stage i had closed on 3rd female pro(15 minute head start), then stuggled out of town into the headwind, 120-140 km was tough but came good again and rode solid for last 40km. 2nd best bike time for my age group, and still first in m25-29.

C • Perspective 3

6.1 km(31:53) 11.48 km/h
: 11.1 km 5 km (47:27) 6.32 km/h
: 16.1 km 5 km (42:06) 7.13 km/h
: 21.1 km 5 km (30:19) 9.90 km/h
: 26.1 km 5 km (25:48) 11.63 km/h
: 31.1 km 5 km (28:38) 10.48 km/h
: 36.1 km 5 km (30:19) 9.90 km/h
: 41.1 km 5 km (28:05) 10.68 km/h
: 42.2 km 1.1 km (5:51)

I havent added up the splits yet, but pretty sure i negative split which shouldnt happen. Got sick 8km into run (all fluid) then couldnt keep anything down. then a cupcake of all things cured me at about 16km. I have an aussie to thank for getting me back running slowly to 21km then picked it up. I should have won my age group, only needed a 3:58 marathon. so now to look for the next ironman and win a spot to kona.

End result 5th age group, only 2 spots but i now know i have the ability to qualify for kona.